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Spalding 50" NBA Polycarbonate Portable Basketball Hoop

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Target has Spalding 50" NBA Polycarbonate Portable Basketball Hoop on sale for $174.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

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    • This portable basketball hoop has received an average rating of 4.1 stars out of 5 based on over 200 Target customer reviews.
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Target has Spalding 50" NBA Polycarbonate Portable Basketball Hoop on sale for $174.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member ScottS1212 for finding this deal.

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    • This portable basketball hoop has received an average rating of 4.1 stars out of 5 based on over 200 Target customer reviews.
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These are GREAT the first tier ones are acrylic backboards, which are very expensive. These are the only ones I'd use, the polycarbonate material is great very very similar to the acrylic ones. The size difference is a little small but 54" is generally a good size for a backyard so 50" will do.

This hoop is a very very high end one. You won't regret especially for the price. Even at 250 for the material and size that's a steal. If I knew about it prior to the same I would've gotten it then with no regrets. The Lifetime brand is the golden standard and uses the same size and materials but sells theirs for $500.

(I'm a basketball coach, I never allow my players to use trash backboards it'll ruin the amount of power they put into layups when playing real games)
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This is an excellent question. Spalding is the official backboard supplier to the NBA so these hoops are pretty decent. As far as material goes you really have 2 options in the mid-quality range which this hoop is. Acrylic and Polycarbonate. Both are essentially very similar materials and are both pretty clear plastic materials. Unfortunately, polycarbonate has one major drawback. When polycarbonate is exposed to UV light it becomes yellow, cloudy and brittle. When basketball backboards made from polycarbonate are used outdoors, they become ugly due to yellowing, cloudiness and brittle in a matter of 3-5 years. This one should actually give you 3-5 years of useful life if outdoors. Which is decent.

I picked up 4 of these larger Spaldings (2 poly 54" and 2 acrylic 60") from a Walmart unadvertised clearance a couple months ago for a steal and can tell you the one in the post above should be solid for at least the 3-5 years mentioned of backyard ball. The bigger 60" ones I bought are the higher priced acrylic are are somewhat heavier and will last longer but as long as you understand the Poly ones wont last forever outside you'll be ok. Odd's are someone will probably roll by and steal it before it gets old and brittle. lol!

Another cool thing is the 54" Poly one has a fairly generous 34 gallon capacity in the base if you don't build it into cement. This means you can put almost 400 pounds of sand in there or fill it with water and get 320 pound of force holding it down. The bigger 60" Acrylic ones have a 40 gallon sized base so more stable. It is important to have a stable base no matter which one you go with.

Hope this helps!
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Mar 21, 2021 11:28 PM
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The_DougMar 21, 2021 11:28 PM
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Quote from kuyu View quoted comment :
This one or Costco $220 one?
They're not comparable. The $220 Costco one has an MSRP of at least $399, possibly $599, depending on where you look. If you can find it in stock, it's a pretty ridiculous price. If you can't, this one is the lowest price this model gets down to.
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Mar 21, 2021 11:35 PM
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DasGluteMar 21, 2021 11:35 PM
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I bought this about year ago for $220. It's not a bad hoop, but it's not that great either. The backboard is really wobbly but it doesn't make it unplayable. When mine went together it ended up twisted slightly due to manufacturing defects (yes, I put it together correctly) so the base isn't square with the backboard, but again, it doesn't make it unplayable. I live in a really windy area so I ended up filling the base with play sand, which was a real pain in the butt to do and took a while, but it's definitely not going anywhere. I don't know if I'll ever be able to move it if I want to though.

My biggest complaint by far is that the ball regularly hits the edges of the base and goes flying off in all directions, making me chase it all over the place. It's annoying as f**k and I'm going to end up building some type of barrier over the base to keep that from happening.

With all that said though, $175 is a good price and I definitely wouldn't hesitate to buy it for that.

Oh, and the height adjustment is super easy if that's important to you.
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Mar 21, 2021 11:39 PM
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rpearlbergMar 21, 2021 11:39 PM
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Which is the Costco one for $220?
Mar 21, 2021 11:44 PM
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The_DougMar 21, 2021 11:44 PM
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Quote from DavidinKS View quoted comment :
I looked at these a while back and the review consensus was that the base cracks and breaks away from the frame quit often with this design. Avoid.
The more expensive ones have a metal mount to go on the opposite side of where it mounts to the frame, so they should be more durable...at least with that $220 Costco one.
Mar 21, 2021 11:45 PM
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The_DougMar 21, 2021 11:45 PM
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Quote from rpearlberg View quoted comment :
Is this a good size for a 9 year old? As long as we can get a few years out of it...
It's adjustable, so it should be fine. The polycarbonate's gonna last several years just fine. After a bit of practice a 9-year-old will probably be able to move up to full height too.
Mar 21, 2021 11:46 PM
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The_DougMar 21, 2021 11:46 PM
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Quote from rpearlberg View quoted comment :
Which is the Costco one for $220?
https://slickdeals.net/f/14881033-220-costco-b-m-spalding-accuglide-54-acrylic-portable-basketball-hoop?v=1&src=SiteSearch
Full disclosure, I'm the OP on that one, so of course I think it's a great deal. However, people are saying the manufacturer coupon might have expired.
Mar 22, 2021 12:01 AM
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rpearlbergMar 22, 2021 12:01 AM
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Quote from The_Doug View quoted comment :
https://slickdeals.net/f/14881033-220-costco-b-m-spalding-accuglide-54-acrylic-portable-basketball-hoop?v=1&src=SiteSearch
Full disclosure, I'm the OP on that one, so of course I think it's a great deal. However, people are saying the manufacturer coupon might have expired.
Thanks! I just bought this target one for in store pickup. My total was $162. Is it worth the extra money and trying to find the Costco one?

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Mar 22, 2021 12:11 AM
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Troy007Mar 22, 2021 12:11 AM
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Quote from The_Doug View quoted comment :
https://slickdeals.net/f/14881033-220-costco-b-m-spalding-accuglide-54-acrylic-portable-basketball-hoop?v=1&src=SiteSearch
Full disclosure, I'm the OP on that one, so of course I think it's a great deal. However, people are saying the manufacturer coupon might have expired.
Manufacturers coupon? Do you have a code or a link for it? I saw your thread today but there aren't any in my area. They are available for shipping but it's 399.
Mar 22, 2021 12:33 AM
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The_DougMar 22, 2021 12:33 AM
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Quote from Troy007 View quoted comment :
Manufacturers coupon? Do you have a code or a link for it? I saw your thread today but there aren't any in my area. They are available for shipping but it's 399.
It was just an automatic code applied in the warehouse. The box is like 80lbs or more, so they don't discount shipping it I guess. Sorry.
Mar 22, 2021 12:33 AM
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The_DougMar 22, 2021 12:33 AM
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Quote from rpearlberg View quoted comment :
Thanks! I just bought this target one for in store pickup. My total was $162. Is it worth the extra money and trying to find the Costco one?
I personally would drive over to Costco and check. That one's a much bigger discount. But that's only because there's a Costco 10 minutes from my house.
Mar 22, 2021 12:38 AM
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ZLeathal1Mar 22, 2021 12:38 AM
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Quote from kuyu View quoted comment :
This one or Costco $220 one?
I think that one is back up to $299 now.
Mar 22, 2021 1:11 AM
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rainlakeMar 22, 2021 1:11 AM
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Quote from The_Doug View quoted comment :
They're not comparable. The $220 Costco one has an MSRP of at least $399, possibly $599, depending on where you look. If you can find it in stock, it's a pretty ridiculous price. If you can't, this one is the lowest price this model gets down to.
Just checked today My Costco sell it $299
Mar 22, 2021 1:59 AM
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frenchy12405Mar 22, 2021 1:59 AM
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What's the warranty situation on this? If the backboard cracks, do they replace for free?
Mar 22, 2021 2:16 AM
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dirtysnowmanMar 22, 2021 2:16 AM
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I been on the lookout for a hoop too. Wanted the Costco one but was sold out near me. Thoughts on this ? Bit pricier but reviews look solid

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Mar 22, 2021 2:26 AM
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WheelerTheDealerMar 22, 2021 2:26 AM
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Quote from capgemini View quoted comment :
The 44" is also on 30% sale.. which one would you recommend for a 9 year old?

Check out this item at Target https://www.target.com/p/spalding...A-52832763
Get this one , or one with a bigger backboard. While you only use a portion of the backboard, I would recommend getting it as close as you can to the size and the kind he will be using on the court he plays games on.
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